The Ecology Park
Linked to the play arena by a canal side path, the Ecology Park showcases a magnificent lake complex and an earth sheltered building - the Ecology Pavilion.
The Ecology Park’s lakes are home to water birds, amphibians and a good variety of dragon and damselflies.
Remnants of the park’s history as a former neighbourhood of terraced homes still exist in the park. And the Palm Tree pub still sits in the centre of the park and offers an opportunity for a quiet drink.
The Mile End Park Rangers use the opportunities provided by the park landscape, and links to the Regents Canal, to study nature.
The Ecology Pavilion is a base for a volunteering programme that aims to continuously improve the biodiversity of the park and facilities for users.
Sustainability
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When the park was designed sustainability principles such as reducing waste and consumption of resources during the construction process were considered.
Simple things like preserving park features and re-using them where they did not impact upon having a coherent design for users; reducing the amount of material that had to be moved and using it on site; thinking about how the energy and water needs of the park could be provided from sustainable sources; thinking about how the design of buildings could reduce heat loss and make maximum use of solar gain.